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Fire fighting trainer having foam detector

US5266033A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1992
Grant dateNov 30, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B19/00
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fire fighting trainer for use in training fire fighters is provided. The fire fighting trainer includes a structure having one or more chambers. Each chamber contains real or simulated items, which are chosen from a group of items, such as furniture and fixtures and equipment. The trainer includes fire and smoke generating apparatus and sensors to determine what extinguishing agent is being utilized to extinguish the fire which are connected to the control panel. The sensor for foam includes a sonic beam sensing device. The fire and smoke apparatus and the sensors are connected to an apparatus for controlling the fire and smoke and recording the actions of the fire fighters utilizing the trainer.

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